Tranquilologie: A DIY Sprinkling of Everyday Tranquility

January 14, 2013

Tranquilologie is the study of living a tranquil life with a splash of joie de vivre. It is a state of being mindful in the moment, relishing the simple pleasures of everyday life such as fresh flowers and candlelit dining, and continually creating an extraordinary experience out of the ordinary. This involves starting your day with intention, dressing with a dash of flair, filling your body with greens (and an occasional cupcake), and doing work you love. And above all, not waiting to live the life you desire until . . . the kids are grown, you retire, or you find your knight in shining armor. Tranquilologie is all about living with exuberance, passion, and tranquility – every month of the year.

This do-it-yourself guide will take you from January through December with daily doses of inspirational ideas on everything from nesting to style to creative expression with a yoga sequence that complements each month. In addition, you’ll find savvy sources strewn throughout to inspire further reading and exploration on a particular idea plus Kimberly’s signature OMwork to tie a bow around each month’s journey.

Let this DIY guide be your monthly muse helping you dance though life enveloped in tranquility. Savor 12 chapters of monthly inspiration sprinkled with watercolors by DC-based artist Mary Catherine Starr. You will receive mp3s of Kimberly reading the chapters so you can be inspired while commuting, working out, and falling asleep on your pillow, and a PDF version of the monthly guide.

Bonuses

– This e-course has open enrollment – order anytime and take at your own pace
– Includes an mp3 of me reading the month’s musings to you with added storytelling
– Downloadable tranquility tools
– Heaps of savvy sources
– PDF version of each month of the year

Q: How can I read the PDF?A: Most computers come preloaded with a PDF reader, but if yours did not, there are many free options. Mobile devices, including iPhones, iPads, Android-devices, and most Kindles can handle PDFs, so you can read Tranquilologie on the go!

Q: How do I access the mp3s of you reading the twelve chapters?A: We will email links to the download page. Never fear; super simple – click and voilà! Many of you will want to add the mp3s you download to iTunes so you can play them on your iOS device. Adding a Tranquilologie mp3 to iTunes is easy: here’s how.

Q: I’ve read Hip Tranquil Chick and Tranquilista. How is Tranquilologie different?A:Tranquilologie continues the exploration of a tranquil lifestyle, contains the special touches enjoyed in previous books such as savvy sources, illustrations, and yoga poses, and will touch on all your favorite topics in a new way – in monthly doses of inspiration and expanded content. It will be the perfect compliment to your library o’ tranquility.

Q: Can I read this on my iPhone, iPad, etc.?A: Yes, all iOS devices read pdfs natively using the iBooks app. It’s easy: learn how here.

Q: I bought the full year, when will it arrive? A: Your monthly treat will arrive by midnight on the 1st of each month.

Q: Does each month cover different topics?A: Each month covers Tranquilologie’s eight topics – mindfulness, self-care, nesting, do-gooding, work, style, creativity, and dreams – in a new way for that specific month.